Lecturer M000127
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To fill an existing vacant post to teach Geography Education and Environmental Education. A lecturer will be expected to make contributions to the teaching & learning, research & innovation, as well as community engagement for the duration of their post occupation in the faculty and institution at large. The appointed person will carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional career relevant to the profession or discipline in terms of research and social responsiveness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
- Teaching undergraduate modules on contact and distance mode, etc.
- Teaching and supervision.
- Study guide and study material development.
2. Research and Innovation:
- Research Publications - articles, chapters and/or books in the fied of Geography Education or Environmental Education.
- Membership and participation in research entity activities.
3. Community engagement:
- Community service
- Initiate and manage community engagement projects.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Geography Education and/or Environmental Education.
- A B.Ed. Honours (NQF level 8) in Geography Education or a BA/BSc Honours in Geography plus PGCE (or PGDiploma or equivalent) in Geography Education.
- A professional teacher’s qualification (NQF level 6-7) in Geography Education
- A minimum of 3 years’ Geography teaching and learning experience in Further Education and Training Phase.
RECCOMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc/B.Ed.) with Geography as a major subject up to university level 4.
- A Doctorate (NQF level 10) in Geography Education or Environmental Education
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Advanced knowledge of Geography (Human and Physical Geography, Map-work, and GIS) and Environmental Education to teach Geography and/or Environmental Education content modules to undergraduate B.Ed and BEd Honours students.
- Knowledge of dynamic teaching-learning technologies,
- Knowledge of current changes, policies and practices in Geography and/or Environmental Education
- Good computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- Use of blended learning environments, e.g. Internet and email.
- Advanced research skills.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to function in a multi-lingual working environment.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr K Samuel. Tel: 018 389 2856
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 29 November 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
